Trump wins Alaska as Republicans take 50 Senate seats The Democratic Party secured control of the US House of Representatives but with a slimmer majority after winning at least 218 seats, the Associated Press … US Election 2020 • 11 Nov 20
Harris pauses campaign as staff member has Covid-19 US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris has cancelled her travel plans after one of her staff members tested positive for Covid-19, the campaign said … US • 15 Oct 20
Trump lashes out at Michelle Obama over speech Donald Trump lashed out today at former first lady Michelle Obama after she delivered a scathing takedown of his leadership at the Democratic National Convention, … US • 18 Aug 20
Democrats appalled as Trump ratchets up rhetoric The chair of Democrats Abroad Ireland has said the Democratic organisation in the United States is extremely concerned by the "escalating rhetoric and lack of … Ireland • 02 Jun 20
Democrats delay convention to nominate candidate The US presidential race has been disrupted as Democrats were forced to postpone their national convention until August 17, delaying the likely nomination of Joe … US • 03 Apr 20
Rivals warn Sanders nomination would be 'catastrophe' US Democratic presidential candidates clashed in their latest debate, with front-runner Bernie Sanders criticised over his economic agenda and healthcare plans. US election 2020 • 26 Feb 20
Buttigieg leads, Sanders second in partial Iowa results Pete Buttigieg has taken the lead in the first batch of long-delayed results from the chaotic Iowa Democratic Party caucuses, while former Vice President Joe … US election 2020 • 18 Feb 20
Democrat candidates back impeachment, differ on policy Democratic White House contenders united in supporting the impeachment inquiry against Republican President Donald Trump at a debate last night that featured differences on policy … US • 21 Nov 19
Biden in first public call for Trump's impeachment Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden has called for President Donald Trump's impeachment, saying he has "betrayed" the United States. US • 10 Oct 19
Healthcare, immigration dominate US Democrat debate The latest US Democratic presidential debate was held in Detroit where ten candidates addressed issues such as healthcare, immigration, gun violence and racial divisions. US • 31 Jul 19
2020 Vision: Donald Trump to launch re-election bid Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan looks ahead to a key week in the 2020 US Presidential Election, with Donald Trump to launch his re-election bid in … World • 16 Jun 19
Bernie Sanders launches presidential campaign US Senator Bernie Sanders has launched his campaign to become the Democratic nomination to fight next year's presidential election. US • 03 Mar 19
US Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid shutdown US politicians have announced an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4bn in money for construction of a wall on the … US • 12 Feb 19
Trump firm on border wall as shutdown enters third week US President Donald Trump has stood firm on his demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall with Mexico, which has forced a … World • 06 Jan 19
Pelosi elected as House of Representatives speaker Democrat Nancy Pelosi has been elected to be the new speaker of the US House of Representatives as her party took majority control of the … US • 03 Jan 19
Trump threatens long govt shutdown without wall funds US President Donald Trump has threatened a "very long" government shutdown if opposition Democrats refuse to approve funds for more border security and a wall … US • 21 Dec 18
Everyone's a winner - Parties claim midterm victories President Donald Trump's late night tweet took many by surprise when he wrote "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!" US • 07 Nov 18
Democrats pick up governorships but lose Florida, Ohio Democrats won governorships in several US states that supported Republican President Donald Trump in 2016 but lost high-profile races in Florida and Ohio, as voters … US • 07 Nov 18
US midterm elections: A blue wave or a red rally? Voters across the US are going to the polls today for the midterm elections, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for … US • 06 Nov 18
'Sex and the City' actress Nixon in NY election debate US political novice Cynthia Nixon, known for her role in the TV series "Sex and the City", has squared off against New York Governor Andrew … US • 30 Aug 18
US Congress passes historic 'tax' reforms The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has given final approval to the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years, sending a sweeping … World • 20 Dec 17
US Democrats elect Tom Perez as their new chairman US Democrats have elected the former Labour Secretary, Tom Perez, as chairman, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the task of rebuilding … World • 26 Feb 17
Trump outlines plans for first 100 days if elected US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to bring change to a "broken system" in Washington, in a speech today laying out plans for his … World • 22 Oct 16
Clinton leads Trump in latest opinion poll Hillary Clinton leads her rival Donald Trump by five percentage points among likely voters, down from a peak this month of 12 points, according to … News • 26 Aug 16
Sanders says beating Trump the priority Bernie Sanders has promised to work with presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to defeat Republican Donald Trump in the 8 November US presidential election, but … News • 17 Jun 16
